NHL NewsNHL Trades Coyotes acquire Klesla for Upshall and Lepisto Mark Easson 02/28/2011 0 Min Read SHARE The Phoenix Coyotes have traded for defenseman Rostislav Klesla and Dane Byers. The Columbus Blue Jackets will receive forward Scottie Upshall and defenseman Sami Lepisto. Total 0 Shares Share 0 Tweet 0 Pin it 0 Share 0 2025-26 Critical Dates Apr. 16: Regular Season Ends Apr. 18: Stanley Cup Playoffs begin May 5th?: 2026 NHL Draft Lottery June 21: Last possible day for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs June 26-27: 2026 NHL Draft July 1: Free agency begins (12 p.m. ET) NHL Rumors to your inbox. Leave this field empty if you're human:
